how to get a 3 1/2 yr old to sleep?
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We used a Gro-clock but no two kids are ever the same so can't guarantee it would work with yours. Ours quickly got the principle (although we did sometimes get progress updates in the middle of the night to let us know another star had just gone out)!
A 3.5 year old who has already developed a poor sleep pattern might not click with it so readily though but as others have said, quiet persistence will pay off in the end.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Gro-Company-HJ008-Gro-...
A 3.5 year old who has already developed a poor sleep pattern might not click with it so readily though but as others have said, quiet persistence will pay off in the end.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Gro-Company-HJ008-Gro-...
Edited by Risotto on Thursday 31st July 20:42
petemurphy said:
antspants said:
Put her back in bed, and keep putting her back in bed until she stops it. Kids will push the boundaries.
this the only way? am v weak when she cries 
She is only crying for attention which you are giving her so she wins.
Dont say a word just put her back to bed.
And keep doing it until she goes to sleep, once she realises it isnt going to get her anywhere she will give up.
GOG, father of 3 and non of them got away with that.
eltax91 said:
petemurphy said:
this the only way? am v weak when she cries
This way works. Time and again. Let her cry, sweat it out and keep putting her back in bed. She will sleep. Edit: Although we nipped it in the bud when she first moved into a bed, she's now nearly 4 and sleeps really well.
Edited by ewenm on Thursday 31st July 20:39
petemurphy said:
antspants said:
Put her back in bed, and keep putting her back in bed until she stops it. Kids will push the boundaries.
this the only way? am v weak when she cries It's hard for them, it's hard for you - but be strong - you are in charge!
Risotto said:
We used a Gro-clock but no two kids are ever the same so can't guarantee it would work with yours.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Gro-Company-HJ008-Gro-...
yep bought one of those 2 weeks ago didnt work!http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Gro-Company-HJ008-Gro-...
ewenm said:
Doesn't take long either to change the behaviour.
Edit: Although we nipped it in the bud when she first moved into a bed, she's now nearly 4 and sleeps really well.
should have done it when she was a baby but were too weak Edit: Although we nipped it in the bud when she first moved into a bed, she's now nearly 4 and sleeps really well.
Edited by ewenm on Thursday 31st July 20:39
guess gonna have to do it. wheres my earplugspetemurphy said:
antspants said:
Put her back in bed, and keep putting her back in bed until she stops it. Kids will push the boundaries.
this the only way? am v weak when she cries 
you big softy! Yes it will work. That girl's going to have you wrapped round her little finger when she's older
We have a 3 3/4 year old daughter who has never been a good sleeper, and seems to need a lot less than other children. We tried all sorts of things, including gro-clocks, black out blinds, stories to listen to on the ipod etc etc. What worked for us in the end was just routine, making sure we always did bedtime consistently.
We have noticed that in the last few months she hasn't been as tired as before. Whereas earlier this year she was going to bed between 7pm-8pm, she now rarely falls asleep until after 9pm. Still gets up around 7am though. Depending on what time you're trying to put your daughter to bed, it may be that she's just not tired?
We have noticed that in the last few months she hasn't been as tired as before. Whereas earlier this year she was going to bed between 7pm-8pm, she now rarely falls asleep until after 9pm. Still gets up around 7am though. Depending on what time you're trying to put your daughter to bed, it may be that she's just not tired?
ked.As others have said, no two kids are the same.
Ours - she's nearly 4 - we solved tj he "not going to sleep" by the controlled crying method. And we solved the "getting up too early" by using a groclock and reward chart. What made the groclock even more effective was teaching her how to set it each night.
Saying that, my sister's girl is nearly 5 and they haven't solved those issues.
Good luck!
Ours - she's nearly 4 - we solved tj he "not going to sleep" by the controlled crying method. And we solved the "getting up too early" by using a groclock and reward chart. What made the groclock even more effective was teaching her how to set it each night.
Saying that, my sister's girl is nearly 5 and they haven't solved those issues.
Good luck!
petemurphy said:
ewenm said:
Doesn't take long either to change the behaviour.
Edit: Although we nipped it in the bud when she first moved into a bed, she's now nearly 4 and sleeps really well.
should have done it when she was a baby but were too weak Edit: Although we nipped it in the bud when she first moved into a bed, she's now nearly 4 and sleeps really well.
Edited by ewenm on Thursday 31st July 20:39
guess gonna have to do it. wheres my earplugsWe were firm with our two straight off and they've always stayed in bed; give kids an inch and they will take the piss, particularly with soft parents.
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